Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory

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Rewarding Property Decisions with Jarrod McCabe of Wakelin Property Advisory episodes

January 14The 'Best of' Summer Series: Winter is here, but the Melbourne property market is warming up
Welcome to the Rewarding Property Decisions ‘best of’ summer series. The countdown is back again this summer, while we enjoy our break.
Coming in at number two was a hot topic for 2025 regarding the movements in the Melbourne property market – ‘Winter is here, but Melbourne’s property market is warming up’.

Winter is coming, but Melbourne’s market signals are burning bright.
In this episode, Jarrod covers:
Why winter is a window for smart buyers and sellers
The five signals revealing hidden demand
How to position yourself before the spring rush
A real-life example of success through preparation
Tune in to learn how to turn the quieter months into your property advantage.
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14 min
December 31, 2025The 'Best of' Summer Series: Q & O - Your Melbourne Property Investor Questions Answered
Welcome to the Rewarding Property Decisions ‘best of’ summer series. The countdown is back again this summer, while we enjoy our break.
Coming in at number three is the ever-popular Q & O format. This episode was hosted by my colleagues Jordan and Brenton. They were happy to answer some great questions from our listeners.

Momentum began to build in Melbourne’s property market in 2025 – and with it, intensified focus and queries from buyers and sellers alike.
In this episode, Wakelin Advisors Jordan Telfer and Brenton Potter dive into the real issues that matter – answering seven of the most practical and pressing questions facing investors right now.
In this episode:
Key tips for the final inspection before settlement
Why choosing a property that’s 'typical for the area' matters
Where you’ll find Melbourne’s best value villa units
Prioritising marketing vs. styling when selling
How to assess the risks of buying next to a vacant block
Dealing with unconventional layouts – when to walk away or negotiate
Building & pest reports: how to separate serious issues from minor defects

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32 min
December 17, 2025Bellarine or Mornington? The Great Coastal Divide
With the holiday season upon us, many Melburnians are packing the car and heading for the coast – but which direction are you pointing the bonnet? East to the Mornington Peninsula or west to the Bellarine?
In this episode, Jarrod compares Victoria’s two favourite coastal playgrounds across seven key battlegrounds – from beaches and wineries to golf and property – to uncover what truly sets them apart.
The subtle cultural differences that shape each peninsula’s appeal
Why the Bellarine’s surf and camping flexibility rival Mornington’s polish
How infrastructure and access are changing the drive to each coast
The property market contrasts – from scarcity value to affordability
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17 min
December 02, 2025Underquoting reforms: good intentions, practical problems
The Victorian Government has signalled significant reforms that would require vendors to publish their reserve price at least seven days before an auction.
In this week's episode, Jarrod McCabe and Jordan Telfer explain why this rule – while well-intentioned – clashes with the commercial reality of auction campaigns, and why a published reserve rarely provides the price certainty buyers crave.
In this episode Jarrod and Jordan discuss:
The campaign conflict: Why locking in a reserve before the critical penultimate Saturday leaves vendors pricing their assets with incomplete data
The transparency risk: How early disclosure creates a target for pre-auction offers and opaque 'highest and best' scenarios
The ‘Certainty’ Fallacy: Why knowing the reserve price offers little protection against competitive emotional bidding on the day
A better solution: The case for vendor-funded building inspections to reduce buyer costs without distorting the auction mechanism.
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27 min
November 20, 2025Underquoting or market madness? Why the quote range is just one piece of the puzzle
For many buyers, the agent’s quote range is the first filter they use when searching for a property. But in today’s market, relying on that figure as your sole source of truth can lead to missed opportunities or wasted inspection costs.
Residential property is a unique asset class driven as much by human emotion as it is by financial logic. Understanding the difference between ‘market manipulation’ and ‘market unpredictability’ is key to maintaining your sanity – and your budget – during a campaign.
In this week's episode, Jarrod shares recent case studies from the Melbourne market to illustrate why the final sale price often defies the initial data.
Market Fickleness vs. Underquoting: Dissecting a recent result in the Inner North where fear of missing out (FOMO) skewed the data.
The unintended consequences of accuracy: Why accurate quotes often lead to failed campaigns in the current climate.
The ‘Family Premium’ Case Study: How a specific buyer need in the Eastern Suburbs completely distorted the market value of a standard unit.
Empowering the Buyer: Practical advice on using independent tools and professional advice to set your own limit, regardless of the agent's guide.
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17 min
November 05, 2025Victoria's Rental Reforms: What Property Owners Must Know
Victoria’s rental landscape is shifting with a new suite of reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act, effective from 25 November 2025.
These updates aim to raise standards and address poor practices, urging investors to focus on proactive compliance to avoid fines, disputes, or challenges in a competitive leasing market.
In this week's episode, Jarrod is joined by Wakelin Property Advisor Jordan Telfer to break down the key mandates and share practical strategies for staying competitive as renter protections intensify.
The 2021 baseline for rentals and common retrofits like efficient heating systems
Key energy upgrade rules for hot water, cooling, insulation, and draughtproofing, plus exemptions for challenging properties
The end of no-reason evictions, highlighting renter screening and manager partnerships
The rental bidding ban and strategies for setting competitive initial rents without overbidding
Longer 90-day notice periods for increases and vacating, with case-by-case planning for sales timing
Pre-advertising minimum standards and defending rent increases through comparables and documentation
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26 min
October 22, 2025Apartments and Land: Understand the True Value
Melbourne's spring property market is heating up, with first-home buyers returning thanks to federal incentives slashing deposits to 5%.

While inner-suburb houses stay out of reach for many, apartments are gaining traction as an accessible entry point – but only if you focus on the right ones for long-term growth.

In this week's episode, Jarrod explains why notional land value – your proportional share of the site's underlying land – separates thriving apartments from stagnant ones, drawing from Wakelin's buyer advisory experience.

As development intensifies and supply tightens, understanding this unlocks apartments that capital growth:
The power of notional land in driving appreciation, versus the pitfalls of high-rises with diluted shares
Step-by-step guide to calculating your land entitlement and its proportion of the purchase price
Top apartment types: Boutique older blocks like Art Deco and 1950s-70s builds on under-capitalised sites
Melbourne's value hotspots in eastern and south-eastern suburbs like Boroondara and Stonnington
Developer trends targeting these blocks for redevelopment, and hurdles like owner consensus
A case study of four apartments sold as a site for 125% uplift, from $1M units to $9M total
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14 min
October 07, 2025Deceased estates: Avoid disputes, maximise value and legacy
Selling property from a deceased estate stirs profound emotions and risks disputes among family members. Yet a structured approach can maximise value, provide fair closure, and honour the deceased's legacy.
In this episode Jarrod discusses:
The key differences between executors and beneficiaries, and why early role clarification reduces tension
Defining sale goals, from joint ownership to buyouts, with tips on independent valuations
Balancing legal timelines like probate and capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions with market conditions for optimal timing
Tailoring property presentation to buyer profiles without overspending estate funds
Choosing experienced agents and seeking vendor advocacy support to ease the executor's burden
A real case study of resolving a sibling dispute through transparent auction processes
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19 min
September 24, 2025Mastering auction powerplays between bidders, vendors and agents
With Spring auctions numbers ramping up and Melbourne's property demand set to intensify, mastering the powerplays between bidders, vendors, and agents is crucial – but how do you adapt to win in this unpredictable arena?
In this episode Jarrod discusses:
The auctioneer/agent's tools: setting quotes, bids, and vendor insertions to shape the process
Vendors as ultimate deciders: timing the reserve and using pass-ins strategically for better deals
Bidders' agility: positioning, increment choices, and observing tells to outmanoeuvre rivals
Post-auction tactics: walking away credibly to build leverage in negotiations
A real case study where disciplined strategy turned a pass-in into a winning purchase
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20 min
September 10, 2025First home buyer pitfalls: Avoiding expensive mistakes in today's market
First-time buyers are driving demand for two-bedroom apartments this Spring, but costly mistakes in the property market can set newcomers back years – so how do you avoid them and build lasting wealth?
In this episode Jarrod discusses:
Not waiting for finance: start educating yourself early on priorities, locations, and property types
Using government grants wisely without letting them steer you toward poor investments
Dropping preconceived ideas about property types to align with your actual lifestyle and goals
Focusing on potential rather than perfection, prioritising unchangeable factors like location
Understanding buying processes, from auctions to private sales, and assembling expert help
The critical need for thorough due diligence, including inspections and independent valuations
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Investing in property makes sense. Investing in the right property takes knowledge.
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22 min

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